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LETTER OF PROTEST – CREATION OF FUGAR CLAN to the Executive Governor of Edo State

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OGBONA YOUTH FORUM (OYF), OGBONA Motto: United For Progress 10TH Day of March 2024. His Excellency, Godwin N. Obaseki The Executive Governor of Edo State, Edo State. Edo State Government House Benin -City, Edo State Your Excellency, Sir, CREATION OF FUGAR CLAN: REPRESENTATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL UNDER SECTIONS 13, 14, AND 19(2)(C ) OF THE TRADITIONAL RULERS AND CHIEFS LAW OF 1979. We write to bring to your attention the recent act of the Government in the inchoate creation of the Fugar Clan from the Avianwu Clan, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State. Ogbona is a legitimate entity of the Avianwu clan as created and gazette by the then Bendel State Government. Ogbona Youth Forum (OYF) is an association of sons and daughters of Ogbona extraction by birth, marriage, and paternal and maternal affiliation. Members of OYF reside across Nigeria and the diaspora. Ogbona Youth Forum was founded in 2003, and incorporated Under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matter Act (CAMA)1990 in 2017. Currently, OYF has 7 branches across Nigeria and a diaspora branch. OYF currently has a membership of over 700 Sons and Daughters of Ogbona. OYF would like to bring to your Excellency awareness, that Ogbona is an integral part of the four villages (namely Ivhinone; Ivhiarua; Ogbona; and Iraokhor) that make up Avianwu Clan in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State. These villages co-existed peacefully and successfully with a shared history and culture dating back over 500 years since the migration from the Benin Kingdom in the 15th Century. Your Excellency, it is on record that Edo People all over the world are always proud of you as a Governor with a difference. Stemming from your professional background and a peace-loving Governor with eyes for detail. However, we believe that the Edo State Executive Council has been misled in initiating and subsequent creation of the Fugar Clan. That led to the Edo State of Nigeria Gazette NO.7 VOL 4 Published on 7th March 2024 for the following reasons: 1. AVIANWU CLAN OYF wishes to bring it to His Excellency’s notice that as a peacefully co-existing people, we acknowledge the right of a group of people to seek change and development. However, we strongly believe that such change or growth must be done by the relevant laws and customs of the people as contained in this instance THE TRADITIONAL RULERS AND CHIEFS LAWS OF 1979. Most cohesively, when there has been a shared heritage, history, culture, and tradition for centuries as instituted and passed down by our forefathers. Your Excellency, we believe that the Edo State Executive Council was not transparently led into creating a Fugar Clan. In full accordance with the legal guidance of Section 23 of The Chiefs Law of 1979; the Executive Council is empowered to make a “declaration.” in respect of an existing Clan. The Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law of 1979 presupposes the existence of a Federated Clan based on the custom existing and published in an official State Gazette. The only Clan that satisfies that requirement in this instance is the Avianwu clan. Fugar clan was not created by custom law or legal act of the Government before the 21st of February 2024. Fugar clan does not exist and therefore does not meet the requirement of Section 23 of the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law of 1979. However, if His Excellency would like to believe otherwise, the OYF, here representing the entire Community of Ogbona, would contend at this point, that the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law of 1979 was breached in its entirety in the creation of the Fugar Clan. The law was completely disregarded in the creation of the Fugar Clan. Fundamentally, it may interest your Excellency to know that the Oghievianwu of Avianwu, the Clan Head of Avianwu who is the Custodian of Avianwu Custom and Tradition including the Okpe Ukpi of Ogbona and Iraokhor, with their respective Palace Chiefs and elders of both Villages were not consulted in any form or manner before the purported creation of Fugar Clan. The Edo State Government Gazette published on the 7th of March 2024 referenced earlier is silent on the shared heritage and Customs of the Avianwu Clan. The Gazette did not amend or repeal the Bendel State Government Declaration, Stating the Existing Customary Law Regulating Succession to stool of the Oghievianwu of Avianwu. The Published Government Gazzette fails to address the crucial issue of the Oghieavianwu’s authority in the continuity of our long-standing critical traditional facets in various dimensions that affect the daily co-existence of our people. Critical to this fact is that the Edo State Gazette published on the 7th of March 2024 is ominously silent on the delineation of shared ancestral sites. This raises multiple primary concerns on potential limitations, strategic marginalization, and political undermining of Ogbona and Iraokhor, clearly limiting, and denying access of both villages to previously shared traditional heritage, resources, and sites located within the newly designated pre-supposed territory. 2, THREAT TO PEACE AND UNITY This unilateral decision by a group of people has the potential to disrupt the agelong peace and cohesion that had existed amongst the people of Avianwu. OYF believes that any creation of a clan from the existing Avianwu clan should be done inclusively, appropriately, and cohesively, following the Avianwu Customary Law with the necessary ambit of consultations amongst all villages, the Clan head (Oghievianwu of Avianwu) and all other democratic stakeholders of Avianwu clan. To promote continuous peaceful co-existence, democratic equity, and fairness to foster a strong society. The action of the promoters of the creation of the Fugar clan is tantamount to a few selfish political hawks who do not represent the people but set out to infuse division amongst the people for their self-interest. As expected, a section of the indigenes of Ivhiarua Village has vowed to resist and protest the creation by embarking on an organized protest. OYF fears that this will lead to a breakdown of law and

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Ogbona Community Worldwide – All indigenes of Ogbona, home & abroad

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Ogbona Community Worldwide – All indigenes of Ogbona, home & abroad The Ogbona Community Worldwide Forum is designed to involve all indigenes of Ogbona and will be used for the dissemination of information, announcements, traditional and cultural events, etc. The primary purpose of this forum is to keep us abreast of developments within and outside our community and how to move our community forward. This forum is for every indigene of Ogbona. It is not an elite forum, not an association or a registered body, and not for political or religious purposes, but a social-cultural avenue to foster unity among sons and daughters of Ogbona. —————————————————— The primary purpose of this objective forum is to keep us abreast of developments within and outside the shores of our community. It  is not used for  political and  religious  purposes but a social-cultural avenue to foster unity among  Ogbona sons and daughters anywhere in the world, to move our community forward Rules of  Engagement: * Ogbona interests supersede personal or group interests. *Comic or political posts/clips are not welcome. *The forum is secular. That is, it shall not be used to promote a particular group of religions. *Uncouth word is seriously frowned upon. * Much as it is not political, the forum shall be used to support all Ogbona sons and daughters contesting elections against non-Ogbonan but will maintain neutrality where 2 or more  Ogbonans are contesting against each other. * For now, conflicts or issues shall be resolved by admins. The Ogbona Community Worldwide Forum We welcome everyone to this forum. This is the Ogbona community forum and we should all safeguard it from intruders and non-indigenes of Ogbona. We have allowed everyone without verification and many of us are using pseudo names and business names. It will take some time to put the house in order. Please let us know of non-Ogbona people in the forum

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AVIANWU Clan has been split into Fugar and Anwu Clans with Ogbona and Iraokhor now in Anwu Clan

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AVIANWU Clan has been split into Fugar and Anwu Clans with Ogbona and Iraokhor now in Anwu Clan still headed by the Ogieavianwu of Anwu while Emmanuel Ogah the Okphe Ukpi of Ivhiunone is now the Okugbe of Fugar Clan. Fugar has been split into 4 Villages EXCO BRIEF: ACTUALIZATION OF THE FUGAR CITY RESTRUCTURING The above subject matter refers. EXCO wishes to congratulate all Fugarians on the successful actualization of the Fugar City restructuring plan, for the creation of the Fugar Clan and an additional Sub Clan in Fugar City (Ebadi Sub Clan). For your information, the official journey of FPU towards the restructuring commenced during the Chief Sylvanus Inaughe-led EXCO, when the FPU BOT at a meeting in 2018, which included the FPU Patrons (traditional rulers), and representatives of Ebadi communities, constituted the Sir Peter Aliu and Mr. Martins Agabi led Fugar Restructuring and Resolution of Ebadi Issues Committee, to put an end to the over one decade old demand for restructuring. The Fugar Restructuring and Resolution of Ebadi Issues Committee submitted its report to the FPU BOT in 2019, and the FPU BOT at a meeting in 2019 approved the proposal of the committee for the creation of the Fugar Clan with six sub-clans. The FPU BOT at the same meeting also set up another committee led by Sir. Peter Aliu to sensitize Fugarians on the proposed creation of the Fugar Clan with six sub-clans. After the work of the FPU BOT committees, the FPU EXCO at a meeting in 2019, adopted the proposal received from the FPU BOT for the creation of the Fugar Clan with six sub-clans, and set up the Mr. James Akhigbe Esq led FPU Implementation Committee on Restructuring, to solicit the support of the traditional institutions and all relevant stakeholders in Avhianwu for the restructuring, ensure the implementation of the restructuring, and suggest and device means of getting the government approval. The FPU Implementation Committee on Restructuring after consultations across Fugar City, Ogbona, and Iraokhor, with all the elders, and traditional rulers including the Oghie Avhianwu of Avhianwu, elders and relevant stakeholders, submitted its interim and final reports to the EXCO in 2020, and the EXCO in 2020 approved the reports on the implementation. Before the presentation of the official request for the restructuring to the Edo state government, further meetings/consultations were held by the leadership of the FPU BOT, Fugar Restructuring Implementation Committee, and other stakeholders, and the request were fine-tuned to the creation of the Fugar Clan and an additional Sub Clan in Fugar City (Ebadi Sub Clan), in addition to the existing Ivhinone and Ivhiarua Sub Clans, to enhance the success rate of the restructuring request with the Edo State Government. It was also resolved that Chief Mike Oghiadomhe led the Fugar Charter of Demands Actualization Committee to present the request for restructuring to the Governor of Edo state, alongside the Fugar Charter of Demands, to enable a detailed and effective presentation. Thereafter, a letter was written to the Executive Governor of Edo State on 6/11/20, for the creation of the Fugar Clan from the Avhianwu Clan and the creation of the Ebadi Sub Clan, in addition to the already existing Ivhinone Sub Clan and Ivhiarua Sub Clan, and a letter of reminder was also written on 7/11/22. On 20/12/22, the FPU BOT, EXCO and other stakeholders paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Edo State, mainly as it concerns the request for the restructuring. After the courtesy visit, a meeting of the FPU BOT with the traditional rulers was held on 25/1/23, and reviewed the courtesy visit, and resolved to again write another letter dated 25/1/23 to the Executive Governor of Edo State, with further details on the restructuring. Thankfully, on 21/2/24, the Edo state government approved the Fugar City Restructuring plan, for the creation of the Fugar Clan and an additional Sub Clan in Fugar City (Ebadi Sub Clan), and the appointment of HRH, Emmanuel Ayekhele Ogah as the Clan Head (Okugbe) of Fugar Clan, with effect from 21/2/24. EXCO wish to thank the Edo state government for the approval. A special appreciation to Chief Mike Oghiadomhe led FPU BOT, the FPU Patrons (Okphe Ukpi of Ivhinone, Okphe Ukpi of Ivhiarua and Executive Chairman of Etsako Central LGA), Sir Peter Aliu and Mr. Martins Agabi led Fugar Restructuring and Resolution of Ebadi Issues Committee, the Sir. Peter Aliu led the Fugar Restructuring Sensitisation Committee, Mr. James Akhigbe Esq led the FPU Implementation Committee on Restructuring, Chief Mike Oghiadomhe led the Fugar Charter of Demands Actualization Committee, Chief Sylvanus Inaughe led EXCO, the immediate past and present EXCO, our elders, chiefs, community leaders, religious leaders, and other stakeholders. Finally, the EXCO wishes to congratulate His Royal Highness Emmanuel Ayekhele Ogah, the Okugbe of the Fugar Clan, who will be receiving his letter of appointment from the government today Friday 1/3/24. Thank you. Emma Okhimamhe WO/Ag PRO 01/03/24   FUGAR GETS FIRST CLAN HEAD, HRM OGAH RECEIVES APPOINTMENT LETTER WWW.etsakocentrallga.com 1st March 2024 Today, HRM (Engr) Emmanuel Ayekhele Ogah, formerly known as the Okphe Ukpi of Ivhinone, received a significant letter at the Local Government Area office from the Executive Chairman of Etsako Central LGA, Hon. Solomon Obomighie. The letter, issued under the authority of the Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, officially pronounces HRM (Engr) Emmanuel Ayekhele Ogah as the Okugbe of the Fugar Clan. This prestigious pronouncement was witnessed by esteemed traditional rulers, including HRH (Alhaji) D Y E Kanoba, the Eghiegba of Ekperi, and HRM (Alhaji) Jackson Etokhana, the Oghie Avhianwu of Avhianwu. HRH (Alhaji) D Y E kanoba, the Eghiegba of Ekperi kingdom admonish all and sundry at the presentation of the official letter at the LGA, saying that, it is with gladness we the elders in council at the LGA welcome a friend and a jolly good fellow to the traditional circle, adding that, if you don’t welcome good news you’re a specimen of bad thought, as such the creation

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THE MUSLIM STUDENTS’ SOCIETY OF NIGERIA, OGBONA BRANCH

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THE MUSLIM STUDENTS’ SOCIETY OF NIGERIA, OGBONA BRANCH The introduction The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Ogbona branch was officially launched on the 27th of June, 2000 in Ogbona community making it almost 24years as at when this was written. Within these years it had produced five (5) presidents, following the current administration under the  leadership of Pius Etokhana Abdulmalik. Within the four years of formation, the organization’s presence covered virtually all the government schools in Avianwu Kingdom. This was successful with the help of HRH the ogieavianwu of Avianwu kingdom, Late Alhaji Patrick Oboarekpe and our relentless patrons and patronesses, among them is Alhaji Aminu Isunuevho as the grand patron of the society AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The following are the aims and objectives of the society  : To bring all Muslims in closer union of brotherhood and absolute faith in Allah as the only basis for the achievements of peace among mankind. To establish an Islamic Ummah (Nation) governed by the principles and rules of the pristine islam. To promote the general welfare of the Muslims and safeguard their fundamental human rights in any community. Promotion of peaceful coexistence between the Muslims and non Muslims at large To awaken the social, moral and intellectual standard of the generality of the Muslims in the community and the nation at large. To Co-operate with genuine and honest Islamic organisations in Nigeria and the world at large. To organize guidance and counseling for all Muslims. To ensure our children who are the future leaders have the best Islamic training. PROGRAMS Our major Programs are as follow: DA’WAH:This literally means “issuing a summon”, invitation or call and also refer to the preaching of Islam and the exhortation to summit to Allah and also preaching to non-Muslims in particular. Still on the Da’wah we have an annual program tagged “JIHAD WEEKEND ” a 3-days program featuring the following :  Public Lectures 2 Days Free Medical Outreach to the generality of the Ogbona Community( Held 9th Ogbona free medical outreach by the Muslims students society of Nigerian at their jihad week at Ogbona 2024 Community service which includes: i .Hospital Visitation ii.Visitation to the oldest man & the oldest woman in Ogbona as well as the oldest Muslim man & woman in Ogbona iii.visitation to the palace and lots more.. Welfare program (Endowment) it is a program to assist the less privilege, the windows and the orphans in their Education and other social needs. Presently, the association is having some children who are under her sponsorship. Hospital Visitation:this program is organized once in three months i.e four times yearly to visit hospitals and healing homes in Avhianwu to make Dua (prayers) for the sick and gifts items to them and the hospitals.. Signed Pius Etokhana Abdulmalik, President

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THE OGBONA THAT FLOWS IN MY VEINS VOL.2 by John Odior Anaweokhai PhD

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THE OGBONA THAT FLOWS IN MY VEINS VOL.2 by John Odior Anaweokhai PhD. Ogbona ni Mhakhena. Evho ghi ghie. My obsession with Ogbona has no known rival and it flows in my veins, to say the least, is profusely none stop. Years of studying, traveling and ingratiating with people of diverse cultures have not gotten it attenuated. If at all, they have served as elixir, causing it to find expression in whatever I do and without being immodest, I am unreservedly unapologetic about it. Of course, I make no pretense of being ethnocentric or confining some air of superiority on my culture over others ,nonetheless, I find the culture of my people very unique ,appealing and capable of being exported to make the world a better place for all. This is not claiming faultlessness and supernaturalism ,immune from the conventional frailties to which every mortal or culture, owe some subjection. It is just that the deep sense of honesty ,respect for norms and values ,sanctity of human life, sense of communality, synergy, humility and respect for hard work and human dignity which shaped one’s being ,are scarce treasures in many other clines .Most time, I cannot but question my sense of maturity ,especially when certain fond memories of my formative years, in picturesque mode, rush unrestrainedly through my being. There is no better embodiment of human virtues of communality synergy honesty, sincerity and unity of mind and purpose than Oru traditional farming practice among Ogbona people. It is a kind of co-operative labour contract where members jointly render farming services to one another. A synthetization of efforts among people of like minds to advance farming objectives. It is a system where a minimum of two people come together to work in each other farmland on rotational basis. It is like the two guiding principles in accounting which says for every debit entry ,there is a corresponding credit entry. In other words, when one follows you to work in your farm, you are in the person’s debit book of record , at the designated time, that debt must be repaid in equal measures. Though I had 2 other crews, my last oru crew members were made up of late bros. Adamson Aikabeli, late Eramha Odayeamoh Aikabeli, bros Philip Adebisi Odior and Mallam Shiab David Eghieye. At the initial stage of our endeavor, safe for Bros Philip Odior who was well aware of the stuff I was made of, others doubted my mettle, considering my age. Thank God for their acknowledgement of the fact that any child who washes his hands very clean is free to dine with elders. Their doubts were soon laid to rest the very day we blazed the trail in bros Philip Odior’s farm. I learnt vital lesson that very day, though, we were 5 in number, bro Adamson was the unofficial leader of the crew and as captain of sort, he took the first portion of about 12 feet to clear and as a new kid on the block, I was asked to take mine next to his. He was a bulldozer when it came to bush Cleary but I matched him side by side and at the end, he gave me hand. One unique thing about oru is that it is not just a transactional relationship for the purpose of advancing one another’s cause like IGUADE or paid labour, much more than that, it is about shared value and vision, the need to be one another’s keeper. Your crew members are not just business partners, they are your brothers and sister who you can confide in and they have your back at any time. They are your dependable allies whose counsels can be sort and relied on when the chips are down. They are to call you to order when you are going astray. They are the ones who you parents or spouses can walk to and unburden themselves about pressing issues. Up till today, some of those crew members at the different stages of my life remain my best friends at home. Oru has well laid out three major principles christened herein as the trinity of oru. The evening preceding one’s turn, that member must ensure every member is hail and healthy by going to wish them good night rest (LEGHUE). Very early in the morning, he must ensure each member wakes up very sound too by going round once again to remind them of the day’s business ( KEMAI). Finally, when it is time to go to farm and to forestall any form of eventuality, one might be forced to go round once more to mobilize his crew members for the day’s business (VUEMA). Rule 2 and 3 can be observed together and most times, only rule 1 deserves strict observance but not among members who have come a long way. Unfortunately, when the unexpected happens, one would be asked if the above rules, especially rule 1 and 2 were observed. Oru helps to cover up for one’s area of deficiency. Some people are extremely good at Cleary compared to digging while some have expertise in digging but not so much at Cleary. When such a pair synergized, one would make up for the other’s weakness and the result is always in the superlatives. Oru is nothing short of practical demonstration of the teaching of the good book that we should do unto others as we wish them do onto us. It is the law of harvest cast into section. If one knew that how well he works in other people’s farm would be reciprocated in equal measure when it gets to his turn, there is no room for drama. The philosophy of Oru was seen applied in every facet of life in Ogbona, ranging from thrifting (ADASI) to how one lives not only with his neighbours but also strangers. I feel proud to have come out of a place where time tested and honoured principles of interdependence, honesty, diligence, fairness, equity, justice

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REMEMBERING OUR ICONIC PARENTS CHIEF V A OMADIMHE (AMEOKPAYAKHE OF AVIANWU) MRS. JANET OMADIMHE & MRS FLORENCE OMADIMHE (BOTH OYEKHAKHA OF AVIANWU)

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The Omadimhe family remembrance of their iconic parents was a great success Some highlights Include: Novelty football match in honor of theirParents AnEvening outing and a main event Ground breaking of the Orphanage and Maternity home for theirMothers respectively Institution of a scholarship scheme in honor of theirfather Thanksgiving service at the family house REMEMBERING OUR ICONIC PARENTS CHIEF V A OMADIMHE (AMEOKPAYAKHE OF AVIANWU) MRS. JANET OMADIMHE & MRS FLORENCE OMADIMHE (BOTH OYEKHAKHA OF AVIANWU) Distinguished ladies and gentlemen from all works of life, you are warmly welcome to this august occasion of the Remembrance ceremony of our iconic parents “Chief V.A Omadimhe, Mrs. Janet Omadimhe and Mrs. Florence Omadimhe. Today represents a significant watershed in the social life of the entire offspring of the family of Omadimhe as its bothers on the genetic roots of the tree from which we all sprouted. We have in the past organized series of solemn adoration to mark the anniversary of their departure through our individual churches. This time, we have resolved to come up in a grand style to reflect and appreciate them on account of their accomplishment that remained their indelible footprints in the sands of time. Finally, this gesture seeks to jingle the bells with sounds of resonating memories in the minds of the living who in time past suffered the emotional trauma of their departure. THE MAN CHIEF VINCENT AZAGBOR OSIREGBEMHE OMADIMHE: He was born on Feb. 2d 1926, the last child of his parents in Ivhiozima ruling kindred in Ivhiomierele, Ogbona in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State. His mother’s name was MRS. ELADI ONOAWEGHO OMADIMHE (Nee Emhokidi) while his father was PAOMADIMHE EPI, son of ELUOGBA, son of ARIOVHIOMHI who was begotten by UZOBONWU. He had a senior sister MRS. EMHOSUMUNO ATSIGHI and a senior brother ANAPUEDE OMADIMHE all late. He embraced polygamy which was the exclusive prestigious preserve of a hard-hitting father of his era.He governed the home harmoniously, freely on the basic principles of love, equity and discipline. He was acclaimed by all to have practiced the best polygamy in the history of Ogbona and beyond. To the amazement of all, it practically impossible for friends and associates to distinguish amongst the children of the different women because of the decorum, discipline, love and cohesion that inter-played between the women, this hitherto extended to the children. In his life time, he was married to 5 wives whom were all blessed with children. Today, we also remember his first and second wives: MRS. JANET OMADIMHE (Nee Odior) of Iviukasa Quarters, Ivhiarua, Fugar and MRS. FLORENCE OMADIMHE (Nee Ikoko) of Ivhioche Quarters, Ogbona. They lived together as sisters supposedly of same parents which was the standard other wives followed. These two women also at various times in their lives celebrated and held the prestigious title of the “Onyekhakha of Avianwu” MRS. JANET OMADIMHE passed on at the age of 75 years in the year 2004 while MRS. FLORENCE OMADIMHE also passed on at 83 years in 2019. May their souls rest in peace. Amen. Education: Highly decidedly far sighted, he envisaged the need for a western education and as such availed himself the opportunity to commence the elementary education at a full grown age in the year 1946 while he was in the top academic bracket of his class. His class mate include Chief P.K Ikhane, Pa Francis Aigbudumhe Ibadan to mention but a few in the then Etsako Divisional Council School (EDC) Ogbona presently Imhakhena Primary School Ogbona. However, the destiny of the entire family particularly the up keeps of his aged parents rested on his shoulders at such early age, so became constrained to terminate the pursuit of his education in standard 5. Notwithstanding, his low educational level, he was naturally endowed with the gift of knowledge, articulation and indeed a sound mind. He was a dependable analyst, counselor, teacher whose philosophy and ideals were sought far and wide. This culminated to wide range of achievement which was is droves and mamont. His Achievements: To many who X-rayed him via memory lane, one most remarkable achievement was his provision of succor in the transportation menace that ravaged Ogbona/Avianwu and nearby communities in Etsako. On Feb. 2nd 1962, he procured the first brand new 5ton ‘AUSTIN” Lorry that solved the transportation menace at that time with the inscription. (NO EVENT NO HISTORY) the early fleets also included a Bedford lorry “Long face” nicknamed (Obayaye-Long face) Mercedes Lorries, brand new DYNA BUS with the inscription “OGBONABUS” and the first brand new Mercedes Tipper in the entire Avianwu. Motor Saw Engine: Also to the delight of his co-sawyers, he procured the first motorized table saw powered by a diesel engine. This engine rolled out smaller sizes of wood like 1 x2″, 2″x2″, 2″ x 3″ and so on. The machine was operated by himself, late Adamu lkeku and Adamu Umoru all of blessed memory. Improvement on the Rice Regime: At about 1964, Chief Ipoga Anetekha, Pa Okhumhale, Mr. Nasamu Odior, Okhani Musa, Imhana Ogedegbe and Lawrence Ogedegbe started the cultivation of rice on a commercial scale while experimental cultivation had been on for quite some years. The newly found crop became so popularly cultivated hitting an unbelievably high annual yield in a couple of years at Ogbona and in neighboring communities. Regrettably however, it was discovered that the earning from this crop was a far-cry from what it would have been if value was added to the crop. In discontentment with this aberration, he personalized, this challenge and procured the first RICE MILL ENGINE in 1966. This singular effort attracted Rice merchants both men and women from the Yoruba land and beyond to Ogbona community. As a Farmer: Notwithstanding how hard-earned the resources of a full time village home dweller from relatively lowly rewarding resources like his could be, yet he was irrevocably committed to share the plight and pains of his people with whole strength and might, a courage possible only unto heroic minds. He advocated that success does not depend only on the quantum of commercial rewards or riches of a man but the number of lives he is able

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CongratulatION TO HRH Chief Vincent A Otsoi on His one year on throne as the okpe – Ukpi of Ogbona

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Ogbona Elites Forum wishes to congratulate HRH Chief Vincent A. Otsoi on his one year on the throne as the Okphe-Ukpi of Ogbona. May your reign continue to bring sustainable peace and more development to Ogbona. God Almighty will continue to bless and grant you more years of fruitful and peaceful reign on the throne. Amen

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THE OGBONA SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASS OF 1993 CELEBRATED THEIR 30 GRADUATION ANNIVERSARY

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THE OGBONA SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASS OF 1993 CELEBRATED THEIR 30 GRADUATION ANNIVERSARY The Ogbona Secondary School Class of 1993 celebrated their 30 Graduation Anniversary Thanksgiving. The event which was spread over three (3) days was held Dec 30, 2023, Dec 31, and Jan. 1, 2024. The main event which held on Sat 30 December, 2023 had in attendance dignitaries including the Etsako Central, Executive Chairman, Okphe Ukpi of Ogbona, Palace Chiefs etc. Free Medical tests were conducted on 45 people especially the elderly, with prescriptions and medications given out. The oldest man and woman in each of the four (4) quarters of Ogbona were given a cash gift of ₦15,000 each and a Special Letter by the Class of 1993. The Class of 1993 30th Graduation Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass, held on Sunday December 31, 2023 at St. John the Baptist’s Catholic Church, Ogbona. The Class was joined by HRH, Chief Vincent Otsoi, Okphe Ukpi of Ogbona, their family members and many well wishers as they presented a goat as their thanksgiving offering at the altar. The Parish priest Rev. Fr. Phillip Omokhekhe prayed for the Class of 1993 and expressed his appreciation for all that the Class has done for the school to the benefit of the society. A lot of those present expressed their joy and appreciation and prayed for God’s blessings and protection upon the lives of the members of Class of 1993. The Class of 1993 30th Graduation Anniversary Thanksgiving Celebration and Free Medical Outreach was concluded Monday Jan 1, 2024. The event was held at the Palace of the Okphe Ukpi of Iraokhor, HRH, Chief Thomas Ilogho. The Okphe Ukpi presented the eight (8) beneficiaries of the Class of 1993 Anniversary gift of ₦15,000 each and the accompanying Special Letter to the oldest man and woman in the four quarters of Iraokhor. The Free medical tests conducted on 17 people especially the elderly, included Blood Pressure Test, Blood Sugar Test, Urinalysis Test and HIV/AIDS Test. Prescription and medications were also given. The Free Medical Outreach doctor informed that the rate of hypertension is very high amongst those attended to both in Ogbona and Iraokhor and advised that we please ensure that our loved ones go for regular blood pressure checkups.

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Biography of Late Madam Angelina Agbapalo Odior (Nee Igonor)

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Biography of Late Madam Angelina Agbapalo Odior (Nee Igonor) Mrs. Angelina Agbapalo Odior was born on 21st September 1931 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Igonor of Ivhiorevho quarters, Ogbona, in Avianwu clan, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State. She was the second daughter of the Late Mrs. Awawu Amhofuegbe Igonor (nee Ikhaghu). Mrs. Adi Momoh Umole (Late) and Lady Christiana Itsuokor (Late) were her same parent siblings. They had several stepbrothers, including Irumhekhai Igonor, Aduku Igonor, Pius Ebayode Igonor, and Ikhe Igonor. Madam Angelina had a loving bond with her eldest sister, Mrs. Adi Momoh Umole (Late). Adi Momoh Umole, the eldest of the three sisters, had seven children: Mrs. Abiba Osimerha (late), Mrs. Omonegho Enakpene (late), Lady Victoria Umole, Dr. Jerome Umole (late), Lawrence Umole (late), Mrs. Magdalene Yusuf (late), and Clement Umole. Among Abiba Osimerha’s (Late) nine children is Barrister Felix Jones Osimerha. Dr. Jerome Umole (late) had five children: Barrister Ekhaesomi Umole, Barrister Osilama Umole, Oshioriamhe Umole, Mrs. Oyemhe, and Emike Umole. Her younger sister was Lady Christiana, whom she loved dearly. The youngest of the three sisters, Lady Christiana, lived with her elder sister, Madam Angelina Odior, to assist with caring for her children before marrying the late Pa Daniel Kadiri Itsuokor in 1959. Lady Christiana had nine children: Mike Amanesi Kadiri Itsuokor, Moses Eshiekpaobo Kadiri Itsuokor(late), Cecilia Eloghie, Frederick Egbevhomhe Kadiri Itsuokor, Marcel Erelumhe Kadiri Itsuokor, Martina, Anthony Iyemhelo, Mathew Oshiomeghie Kadiri Itsuokor, and Evelyn Omoarefe. Sadly, Lady passed away on 7th August 1991 in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital in Zaria after a long illness. Angelina and her step-siblings loved and cared for each other. Aduku Augustine Igonor’s children include Mrs. Helen Igonor Renner, Mr. Benson Igonor, Mr. Lawrence Igonor, Mrs. Regina Igonor Okorodudu, Mrs. Josephine Igonor Olusakin, Mr. Emmanuel Igonor, and Mrs. Justina Igonor Nzekwe. Pius Ebayode Igonor is blessed with seven children: Lucky Odior Igonor, Thomas Omo Igonor, Mrs. Grace Ademakhe Ogedegbe, Professor Aiyegbeni Igonor, Dr. Godwin Emokhare Igonor, Pastor Patrick Agbomheire Igonor, and Bar. (Mrs.) Precious Emetsemhe Adejo. In the late 1940s, Raphael Nasamu Odior married his first wife, Angelina Agbapalo Odior (nee Igonor), in a Catholic Church. Their union was blessed with six children: Celina Ikhaluotse Odior, Ambrose Atsenokhai Odior, Gilbert Erelumhe Odior, Roseline Ayemhere Igbadumhe (Late), Joseph Asama Odior (Late), and Tessy Omonike Irueghe. Angelina is survived by four children, 11 stepchildren, 17 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She worked tirelessly on the farms, supporting her husband to ensure all her children received an education and a quality life. She was a devoted Catholic Christian known for her gentle nature and kind words, which endeared her to the Nasamu family even after Raphael’s passing in August 2005. Angelina was a unifying figure among the Nasamu and Igonor descendants, her biological and stepchildren, occupying the role of a notable matriarch. Her love and care left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her, providing strength and courage in the face of life’s challenges. She expressed her love through prayer and was viewed not only as a mother figure but also as a friend and confidante by her in-laws. Angelina appreciated the beauty in nature and loved God and people. She was stylish, often dressing up and doing makeup, especially on Sundays, with the help of her daughter-in-laws and grandchildren. Dedicated and divinely inspired, Angelina spread happiness to all those she encountered. She would sit in front of the house to greet people returning from the hospital or farm, offering them medications, words of wisdom, and care. Her honesty, integrity, humility, purity of heart, and commitment to her family and community were exemplary. She was known for her peaceful nature, earning her the nickname “Orunomeh” from her mother-in-law. Her home was always open to all, and her hospitality made everyone feel valued. She treated everyone equally and never showed favoritism, even among her biological children. Her loving and motherly nature earned her the name she was fondly called by all, “Mama nokhua,” meaning grandmother to all. Her family feels blessed and grateful to have her as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. There are no words to express their gratitude for all she did for her family. She invested time, energy and her love on the family and community, enriching their lives with friendships, happiness, honor, wisdom, and love. She was a symbol of love and a pillar of strength. She was truly an altruistic being. Her family is deeply thankful to the Lord for her healthy and long life. She will be missed. Rest in peace, Mama, until the resurrection morning.

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